Business Development Manager

This family run freight forwarding company based in Ipswich that offers road, air, and sea freight solutions to customers worldwide. With a quarter of century of experience in the freight industry, this company has a global network of partners that can handle any consignment, no matter where it originates. This company prides itself on providing a personalised service, working in partnership with its valued customers to accommodate their freighting needs. This company is registered with BIFA, the trade association for UK-registered companies engaged in international movement of freight by all modes of transport. Whether you need cross trades, express freight, cargo services or container shipping, this company can deliver a local service on a global scale.

Business Development Manager
Ipswich based office - role can offer hybrid so applicants outside of Suffolk are encouraged to apply if you’re happy to travel and be office based once a week.

Salary up top £50,000 + bonus
Annual pay increase
20 days annual leave + bank holidays

As a BDM, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving sales targets. You will work closely with other members of the sales team to ensure that our customers receive the highest level of service.

The ideal candidate will have:
• A proven track record in sales, with experience ideally in short sea logistics but shipping or Freight forwarding will be strongly considered
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A strong customer focus and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients.
• Be happy to travel to visit clients one to two days per week.